“The Invasion” It’s a Spiritual Wrestle --Part 2

 “... Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.”   ~ 2 Chron. 20:3 

Warfare deals with the “activities involved in war or conflict!” There is a Spiritual Warfare being waged in our world today. Spiritual Battles rages in Christianity,  as wickedness is on the rise. Again I feel that God‘s people, we must rise to the occasion and war against the forces of evil knowing we have an Almighty God who sees our battles and He will bring forth the Victory. In Last week’s Message we were reminded of who our Captain is as we are in these battles. Does our heart burn within us as we recognize this Powerful statement?  “For it became God, to make the Captain of our Salvation perfect through Jesus Sufferings,” Not only do we have a Captain, we have a Great High Priest, a Good Shepherd, a Chief Shepherd and a Bishop of our soul! Jesus is all in all! No matter the Invasion of the enemy, Jesus is beside us and He dwells in us! While our world is experiencing an Invasion from Hell, God is Greater and as we read in Scripture we know the “Battle belongs to Him!”  Our dependence is upon the Almighty God who send His Only Begotten Son to Redeem humanity and now we wait in great expectation for His Return. Today’s Message come from 2 Chronicles Chapter 20. A Great Invasion was about to take place against God’s people.  The Moabites, Ammonites and a great multitude of people had gathered beyond the sea on this side of Syria against Judah. Jehoshaphat sets himself to seek the Lord and calls for a fast! There a some important things that transpire in this Chapter that could be a great help to us as we face the challenges of our Day. As Judah gathers together, Scripture tells us that out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord!  Think what would happen if all True Christianity came together to seek the Lord! But alas we are divided by all sorts of things and especially in this season of a plaque as the Body of Christ at large seems to have separated.  So we see Judah came together to seek the Lord! Consider Jehoshaphat’s Prayer: 2 Chronicles 20:6 “O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?” His Prayer ends with “...neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon Thee! O may we be found with our eyes upon Him in this hour!  Loving you, Pastor

I Will Sing

“I will Sing unto the Lord as long as I live:

 I will Sing Praise to my God while I have my being!”

  

From the Pastor’s Study: This Message follows quickly on the heels of “I Will Triumph!” There are various ways to Triumph over the works of darkness, the enemy of our soul, and the desperation one might sense in this season of change. First and foremost our Trust must be in our Lord and Saviour. Then as we search Scriptures, we find ways to energize our self in standing against the enemy. One powerful way is to come before God’s Presence with gladness, with thanks-giving in our heart and Singing! The Church may have come to a season that the Israelites once faced when they hung their harps upon the trees and could not sing the Songs of Zion because of sorrow of heart! Perhaps in our case it is because the devil has robbed us of our Song! Singing unto the Lord is a powerful way to Bless the heart of God especially when you Sing the Psalms. 1 Chron. 16:9 “Sing unto Him, Sing Psalms unto Him, talk ye of all His wondrous works.” Ps. 105:2 declares this thought again: “Sing unto Him, Sing Psalms unto Him: talk ye of all His wondrous works.” Then we hear from the New Testament: James 5:13 “... Is any merry? let him Sing Psalms! Both of the Old Testament Scriptures here announces we must “Glory in His Holy Name, ... and Seek the Lord and His Strength, seek His face continually!”  Isaiah comes into the mix: 12:2 “Behold, God is my Salvation; I will Trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my Strength and my Song!” As we come into Worship today, “Let us come before His Presence with Thanksgiving, and make a Joyful Noise unto Him with Psalms.” David of old encouraged himself in Song and Music.  It is interesting to see that David had severe trials and so many temptations to fear, to be discouraged, to want to give up. But His Song was — Ps 40:2-3 “He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a Rock, and established my goings. And He hath put a New Song in my mouth, even Praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall Trust in the Lord.” O Church let us what the New Song will bring forth in our life of fresh Worship unto our “Soon Coming King”   ♪♬ Singing & ❤ You!  Pastor ♪♬

  

“The Lord will command His Loving Kindness in the

daytime, and in the night His Song shall be with me,

and my Prayer unto the God of my life.” ~ Ps. 42:8  

                                     

The Benediction

Glorious Father, how Blessed we are to be Comforted by the Power of Your Precious Holy Ghost! We rejoice in Songs of the Psalms that you have provided for us! May our Song be released into the depth of our soul until our whole being Worships You! Strengthen Your Song in our heart and in our spirit as we overcome the temptations of our day and refuse to fear, but Trust in You with all our heart. We know You will never leave us; how thankful we are for Jesus who has Redeemed us! As we go our way today may a Song of Your Greatness arise from our heart and linger day and night. O Lord draw our families unto you that they might know the Joy of Salvation. May our Light of You shine bright in our life! We ask all these things in Your Holy Name, the Name of our Father, and in the Name of Jesus and His Precious Holy Spirit!   Amen  

I Will Triumph!

 “For Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work:
Will Triumph in the works of Thy hands.

O Lord, how great are Thy works!

And Thy thoughts are very deep.” ~ Psalm 92:4-5

        

What is the Church as we know it in Scripture?  It is illustrated in God’s Word as “The Body of Christ,” the “Temple of God,” and the “Bride of Christ!” The word Church in the Greek is “Ecclesia” and means: Called out ones. The Church has taken on many forms and purposes, but in all reality it is “the people of the Lord called out from the world!” People – “Born Again,” believers and confessors of Jesus Christ! The Church is not just people who say they are “Born Again,” but people who follow a  life-style of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is not about the size of the Church nor the denomination; it is about “identifying with the Lord Jesus and following in His footsteps — fellowshipping the brethren along the way and living an overcoming life!” Scripture reveals this Truth – “The gates of hell” shall not prevail against His Church!” The leadership of hell may torment, deceive, and harass the Church [people of God], but he will not prevail! Christ is more powerful and more victorious and through Him we will Triumph! Job, most ancient writer in Scripture – when he was reproached, the Spirit gave him understanding – “That the triumphing of the wicked is short!” What is needed by God’s people in this moment and time is: “O Clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with a ‘Voice of Triumph!’ For the Lord Most High is terrible [Reverently feared]!” Perhaps this is a problem in our world today, the “lack of Reverent  Fear? Through our Saviour we will Triumph! He is the source of our strength, “a present help in the time of trouble!” To Triumph in the Works of His hands is a most powerful statement. Consider the Works of our Creator, and ponder the glorious Gift of Jesus as He has Redeemed us, He is in the Believer who is serious about Him, He surrounds us day and night and He will never leave us. Let us say “I Will Triumph” in Lord, My God, My Saviour, and His Holy Ghost!   Let us give forth a Triumphant shout of Praise ...❤Pastor

   

Heavenly Father, how we Reverent Your many Gifts You have given to us, we enter into your gates with great thanksgiving! We are especially thankful that in You we can Triumph over the adversities of our day, for You have said we can Overcome! Thank You Jesus that you suffered and shed Your Blood for us and we will Triumph in the Work of Calvary, and in the hands of Father God! Come Lord Jesus and surround us with Hope, Mercy, and forgiveness as we Press onward to the goal that is set before us! O Holy Ghost nudge our Loved Ones to be Born again in You! As we go our way today, may Your people sense this moment in time where You are our comfort, our present Help, and a God who never leaves us. We ask these things in the Name of the Father, His Son, and the Power of the Holy Ghost, Amen